Because you like Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion
For Lee Everett, every day is now just another struggle to collect supplies, find other survivors, and stay alive. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).
Others see him as the town nutcase, but Flint Lockwood knows his inventions will change the world someday. See them in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
A karate master/rocket scientist/squirrel, Sandy Cheeks is the only one who can clean up the other resident's messes in Bikini Bottom. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.
Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.
Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.
The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Blunt but anxious, Gretchen Ross bonds most easily with those who have lived tough lives like she has. See them in Donnie Darko.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Remy could be a five star Michelin chef, the only problem is that he is quite literally a rat. See them in Ratatouille.